GLASSES HEADBAND COVER METHOD, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEM
A cover for a pair of glasses comprising: a sleeve, the sleeve comprising: a main body portion, the main body portion sized to generally be able to enclose the lens portion of a pair of glasses; a first stem portion, the first stem portion configured to generally enclose at least a portion of the glasses' first stem; a second stem portion, the second stem portion configured to generally enclose at least a portion of the glasses' second stem; an opening located generally in the main body portion and configured to allow entry and exit of the glasses with respect to the cover. A method of using an eyeglass cover and glasses as a headband, the method comprising: inserting glasses into an eyeglass cover; placing the glasses and eyeglass cover on a user's head, generally above the forehead, with the stems of the glasses over the user's ears, such that the cover and glasses look and act as a headband.
This patent application claims the benefit of provisional patent application Ser. No. 61/504,044 by Kelly Stutzman, entitled “Headband Eyeglass Cover”, filed on Jul. 1, 2011, the entire contents of which are fully incorporated by reference herein.
TECHNICAL FIELDThe present invention relates generally to a cover for eyeglasses and/or sunglasses and more particularly to a cover for eyeglasses and/or sun glasses, which can be worn as a headband and may be used as a compact, non-bulky carrying case when glasses need to be stored.
BACKGROUNDAs long as there have been eyeglasses or sunglasses (the term glasses will refer to both eyeglasses and sunglasses), there has been a problem of what to do with the glasses when not using them. Some people simply prop the glasses on top of their head, however these glasses are often not secure, and can get dirty or smudged. Some people have glasses' cords connected to the stems of their glasses, and hang the glasses around their neck. However, these cords are often not stylish, and the glasses can be in a person's way when swinging about his or her neck. Some people store their glasses in hard cases, but these cases may be bulky and may not fit in many of the compartments or places that people choose to store their glasses in.
Thus there is a need for a device that can hold glasses that will overcome the above listed and other disadvantages.
SUMMARYThe disclosed invention relates to a cover for a pair of glasses comprising: a sleeve, the sleeve comprising: a main body portion, the main body portion sized to generally be able to enclose the lens portion of a pair of glasses; a first stem portion, the first stem portion configured to generally enclose at least a portion of the glasses' first stem; a second stem portion, the second stem portion configured to generally enclose at least a portion of the glasses' second stem; an opening located generally in the main body portion and configured to allow entry and exit of the glasses with respect to the cover.
The invention also relates to a method of using an eyeglass cover and glasses as a headband, the method comprising: inserting glasses into an eyeglass cover; placing the glasses and eyeglass cover on a user's head, generally above the forehead, with the stems of the glasses over the user's ears, such that the cover and glasses look and act as a headband.
In addition, the invention relates to an eyeglass cover system, the system comprising: a pair of glasses; a sleeve, the sleeve comprising: a main body portion, the main body portion sized to generally be able to enclose the lens portion of the glasses; a first stem portion, the first stem portion configured to generally enclose at least a portion of the glasses' first stem; a second stem portion, the second stem portion configured to generally enclose at least a portion of the glasses' second stem; an opening located generally in the main body portion and configured to allow entry and exit of the glasses with respect to the cover.
The present disclosure will be better understood by those skilled in the pertinent art by referencing the accompanying drawings, where like elements are numbered alike in the several figures, in which:
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This invention has the advantages of looking more stylish than simply wearing your sunglasses (or glasses) on top of your head; it protects the lenses of the glasses from scratches, and allows for quick removal of the glasses from the sleeve when the user needs to put on the glasses. The invention may lift the user's hair for a more stylish look. Prevents the user's hair from being snagged in the glasses. Protects glasses from hair products which could damage the glasses. The invention can act as a carrying case for the glasses. The cover is washable. The invention can be worn on the ankle or wrist as a wristlet.
It should be noted that the terms “first”, “second”, and “third”, and the like may be used herein to modify elements performing similar and/or analogous functions. These modifiers do not imply a spatial, sequential, or hierarchical order to the modified elements unless specifically stated.
While the disclosure has been described with reference to several embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted for elements thereof without departing from the scope of the disclosure. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the disclosure without departing from the essential scope thereof. Therefore, it is intended that the disclosure not be limited to the particular embodiments disclosed as the best mode contemplated for carrying out this disclosure, but that the disclosure will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims.
Claims
1. A cover for a pair of glasses comprising:
- a sleeve, the sleeve comprising: a main body portion, the main body portion sized to generally be able to enclose the lens portion of a pair of glasses; a first stem portion, the first stem portion configured to generally enclose at least a portion of the glasses' first stem; a second stem portion, the second stem portion configured to generally enclose at least a portion of the glasses' second stem; an opening located generally in the main body portion and configured to allow entry and exit of the glasses with respect to the cover.
2. The cover of claim 1, wherein the first stem portion generally encloses the entire first stem of the glasses; and wherein the second stem portion generally encloses the entire second stem of the glasses.
3. The cover of claim 1, further comprising:
- a first opening in the distal end of the first stem portion;
- a second opening in the distal end of the second stem portion;
- wherein the first stem portion is configured to generally enclose most of the first stem of the glasses, and the first opening is configured to allow the end of the first stem to protrude from the first opening;
- wherein the second stem portion is configured to generally enclose most of the second stem of the glasses, and the second opening is configured to allow the end of the second stem to protrude from the second opening.
4. The cover of claim 1, further comprising:
- a first opening in the distal end of the first stem portion;
- a second opening in the distal end of the second stem portion;
- wherein the first stem portion is configured to generally enclose a very small portion of the first stem of the glasses, and the first opening is configured to allow most of the first stem to protrude from the first opening;
- wherein the second stem portion is configured to generally enclose a very small portion of the second stem of the glasses, and the second opening is configured to allow most of the second stem to protrude from the second opening.
5. The cover of claim 1, further comprising an attachment means on the main body portion configured to close the opening.
6. The cover of claim 1, wherein the opening is a flap.
7. A method of using an eyeglass cover and glasses as a headband, the method comprising:
- inserting glasses into an eyeglass cover;
- placing the glasses and eyeglass cover on a user's head, generally above the forehead, with the stems of the glasses over the user's ears, such that the cover and glasses look and act as a headband.
8. The method of claim 7, w here the inserting glasses step comprises:
- inserting the left stem of the glasses into the left stem portion of the cover;
- inserting the lens portion of the glasses into the opening of the cover;
- inserting the right stem portion of the glasses into the right stem portion of the cover; and
- closing the opening so that the glasses are generally inside the cover.
9. An eyeglass cover system, the system comprising:
- a pair of glasses;
- a sleeve, the sleeve comprising: a main body portion, the main body portion sized to generally be able to enclose the lens portion of the glasses; a first stem portion, the first stem portion configured to generally enclose at least a portion of the glasses' first stem; a second stem portion, the second stem portion configured to generally enclose at least a portion of the glasses' second stem; an opening located generally in the main body portion and configured to allow entry and exit of the glasses with respect to the cover.
10. The eyeglass cover system of claim 9, further comprising:
- a human head; and
- wherein the glasses when inserted into the eyeglass cover, are removeably attached to the human head generally above the forehead, with the stems of the glasses over the ears, such that the cover and glasses look and act as a headband.
Type: Application
Filed: May 11, 2012
Publication Date: Jan 3, 2013
Patent Grant number: 8689970
Inventor: Kelly Stutzman (Hamden, CT)
Application Number: 13/469,862
International Classification: A45C 11/04 (20060101); B65B 1/04 (20060101);